We are BossAlien, part of the NaturalMotion family. Our mission is to bring AAA console visuals and deep compelling gameplay to mobile platforms. For the past three years NaturalMotion Studios have been named one of the Best Places to Work in the UK games industry by gamesindustry.biz.
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Job Purpose
We are looking for a Lead or Senior Product Manager to join us at BossAlien, a division of NaturalMotion, in creating Star Wars™: Hunters, a competitive arena combat game for the Nintendo Switch system and mobile devices. Star Wars: Hunterswill bring players together to engage in thrilling, squad-based, multiplayer battles featuring a diverse array of distinctive new Star Wars characters.
You will use a combination of excellent analytical abilities, business discernment, and critical thinking to innovate and build extraordinary experiences that will impact our players’ lives. You will have a consistent record of owning and delivering experiences to players that raise-the-bar from an innovation, usability, and design perspective whilst thriving in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Work closely with a multi-disciplined team (Design, Art, Programming & Analytics) to design, scope and implement core features that result in an outstanding gameplay experience for our players and positively inflect metricsSupport the leadership team in defining and iterating upon the game’s business strategy to build a robust product roadmap for development and post-launch live operationsDrive user and competitive research, driving the usage of core innovative game technology, and ensure that product decisions are based on in-depth data analysis and an understanding of the marketEffectively champion product vision & strategy, monitor product progression through completion of milestones and partner with other parts of the organisation including Central Analytics and Product MarketingBuild knowledge and understanding of data driven insights within the rest of the team through regular communication and the creation of meaningful dashboards and reportsBe a player champion! Required Skills & Experience
Product Management experience in free-to-play game development, with a proven track record in managing live operationsAbility to create wire-frames, product specifications and white papersExceptional data analysis skills, coupled with advanced Excel and SQL proficiencyStrong project management skills and ability to present work to executive staffStrong passion for games, creating fun, compelling and addictive user experiencesOutstanding written and oral communicationStrong organisational and analytical skills, as well as excellent attention to detailAbility to provide clear direction, set measurable goals and give insight on industry trendsPassion for and in-depth knowledge of mid-core, action and combat games Desirable Skills & Experience
Previous experience with new game development through to worldwide launch Experience with shipping/managing games on multiple platforms What do we offer?
Competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus scheme, Zynga stock allocation and Employee Stock Purchase PlanContributory pension scheme25 days holiday, plus public holidays and Christmas shutdownPrivate medical care, dental and healthcare cash planLife insurance, critical illness insurance and income protection6 months fully paid maternity leave or 3 months fully paid paternity leaveDiscounted gym membership and free weekly (virtual) fitness classesAnnual season ticket loan and cycle to work schemeFlexible working hoursSummer and Christmas parties We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to building a diverse and talented workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, colour, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome job-seekers, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds to join us!
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